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Madurai Gandhi Museum

A historical museum dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, showcasing his life and India's independence struggle, located in the heart of Madurai.

Currency

INR (₹)

Best time to visit

October to March

Languages

Tamil

Coordinates

9.925°, 78.120°

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1The museum houses a large collection of Gandhi's personal belongings, including his spinning wheel (charkha) and spectacles.
2It also exhibits photographs, paintings, and sculptures related to Gandhi's life and the Indian independence movement.
3The museum has a library with a collection of over 30,000 books related to Gandhi and the freedom struggle.

1959: The museum was established to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
1965: The museum was inaugurated by the then President of India, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
1972: The museum was shifted to its current location in the heart of Madurai.